Business & Commerce at Harrisburg Area Community College
If you are interested in studying Business & Commerce, take a look at what Harrisburg Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Harrisburg Area Community College sits in Harrisburg, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 80 business & commerce degrees were granted at Harrisburg Area Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Harrisburg Area Community College
Many students take online classes at Harrisburg Area Community College. Of 12,585 students, 5,765 (46%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,380 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Harrisburg Area Community College
Use these rankings to compare Harrisburg Area Community College’s Business & Commerce program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #7 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #22 of 34 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 80 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #56 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #263 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #285 of 567 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College
Those who finish Harrisburg Area Community College’s Business & Commerce program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,423 |
| 2 years | $33,007 |
| 3 years | $34,111 |
| 4 years | $39,256 |
| 5 years | $41,881 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Business & Commerce graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College earn a median of $39,256, compared with $49,664 for all Harrisburg Area Community College graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Business & Commerce graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College stands at $19,976.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Business & Commerce graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Business & Commerce graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College are 64% women (51) and 36% men (29).
Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at Harrisburg Area Community College
Of the 80 associate’s business & commerce graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College, 64% were women (51) and 36% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 65 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 16% of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College, below the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at Harrisburg Area Community College
This Business & Commerce program at Harrisburg Area Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 80 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Students who finish Business & Commerce program at Harrisburg Area Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Business & Commerce majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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